🇪🇸 How to say

“to tell” in Spanish

decir
Illustration of "to tell" in a Spanish cultural setting
A mother leans down to her child at the breakfast table, pointing to a bowl of cereal as she explains what they'll do to…

Usage note

Use 'decir' for both 'to say' and 'to tell' in everyday situations—it's the most common verb for sharing information or speaking words aloud, fitting naturally into daily conversations.

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